The opening ceremony of the II International UmutDoc Documentary Film Festival will be held in Bishkek on September 10. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at Ala-Too cinema. The festival is being held with the support of the Cinematography Department of the Kyrgyz Republic. This year, it is dedicate»»»

Israel must do more to explain to its nationals how they are expected to behave in Thailand, according to remarks by Bangkok’s foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Sihasak, who also serves as deputy prime minister, met Israeli Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm on Tuesday following a series of scanda»»»

A mission from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has arrived in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Health reported. According to the ministry, the visit included the second meeting of the working group preparing Kyrgyzstan’s country application for support under Gavi 6.0 for 2026–2030. The meeting was attended »»»

Kyrgyzstan has ordered the necessary certification procedures to be carried out to ensure uninterrupted exports to Russia of fish raised using domestically produced feed. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reported. The issue was discussed at a meeting between Depu»»»

Conflict shifts into Gulf shipping lanes, pushing oil above $100 The six-month US-Iran war has entered a new phase, with the fight moving directly into commercial shipping lanes near the UAE, oil prices breaking above $100 a barrel and Iran facing renewed international scrutiny over its nuclear pro»»»

New US cybercrime unit aids crackdown on global crypto fraud rings US judicial authorities said Wednesday they played a key role in smashing online scam centres in Madagascar that were operated by citizens of China. Late last year the US Justice Department created a unit tasked with fighting online»»»

Iran and the US on Wednesday traded their biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, with Iran saying it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers. Brent crude oil surged above $100 a barrel as fears grew over global energy supplies. Ira»»»

Share: Dialogue with Shiite religious leaders could help secure Hezbollah’s disarmament through the Lebanese state—not to weaken the Shiite community, but to protect it from another devastating war. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board, Opinion The recent meeting between United States Ambassador Michel I»»»

Verification gaps and hardened sites complicate US response to Iran’s nuclear moves The Pentagon is examining how US forces could strike and destroy Iran’s deepest underground nuclear facilities, as satellite imagery shows construction accelerating at a suspected site beneath Pickaxe Mountain near »»»

The government has reduced the state budget deficit by approximately 1,000 billion forints in three months, the Prime Minister announced on Wednesday in a video posted on his Facebook page. Before Wednesday’s cabinet meeting — at which 38 items are on the agenda — Péter Magyar said that while the F»»»

The government has published the first batch of so-called "three-thousand" government decrees — classified until now — issued over the past 16 years, government communications announced to MTI on Wednesday. The "first package" concerns Századvég, showing what government decisions and commissions fo»»»

A court hearing took place on September 9 in Turkey regarding the criminal case against Kyrgyz citizen Ermek Sabyrzhanov, who had been detained in the country. He was released directly in the courtroom. The hearing was held in the city of Izmir, and he was granted permission to return to his home c»»»

Ministry says paid holiday will also apply to employees in the non-profit sector Dubai: Saudi Arabia has declared Wednesday, September 23, an official holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors to mark the Kingdom’s 96th National Day, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Deve»»»

Kyiv, Chisinau downplay claim Zelensky’s plane nearly hit by Russian drone Ukraine and Moldova on Wednesday played down claims from Norway's prime minister that a plane carrying President Volodymyr Zelensky was almost hit by a drone as it flew to Oslo. Jonas Gahr Store told Norwegian public broadca»»»

Traffic authorities warn illegal races and convoys endanger road users and disrupt traffic Dubai: Motorists in Saudi Arabia face fines of up to SR6,000 for organising car races or driving in convoys on public roads without a permit, traffic authorities have warned as enforcement teams step up actio»»»

NCM forecasts humid nights, stronger winds and possible convective clouds through weekend Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach 47°C in parts of the UAE on Thursday, with humid conditions bringing a chance of mist in coastal areas overnight and early Friday, according to the National Centre of »»»

86-year-old Yesudas attended Kerala Association of Dallas’ golden jubilee event recently Dubai: Legendary playback singer K J Yesudas has spent much of the past few years away from the public spotlight, making his appearances increasingly rare. His latest return to the stage in Dallas, however, off»»»

UK air traffic chaos deepens as probe launched into major system failure UK air travellers faced more misery Wednesday with nearly 400 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain's air traffic control service scrambled to recover from a technical glitch which it ruled out as a "cyberattack". Af»»»

Xinhua: African aviation leaders and policymakers gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday to push for stronger regional civil aviation collaboration and the swift implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to accelerate economic integration and connectivity within the continent. The»»»

Bessent vows US crackdown as Southeast Asia scam centres steal billions Washington is escalating the battle against Southeast Asia's scam centres, by going after the people, money, technology and political protection that allow them to thrive. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Washing»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Washington would seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador and provide military equipment as the two countries deepen cooperation against drug trafficking. During a visit to Quito, Rubio also announced new sanctions and a terro»»»

The aviation sector is one of the India's strongest-performing industries. More than 70 airports have been built over the past decade, and the country counts over 400 million air passengers annually. In just ten years, India has become the world's third-largest aviation market, behind China and the»»»

US President Donald Trump is addressing the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, as the GOP rallies supporters ahead of crucial congressional elections in November. The two-day gathering at the American Airlines Center brings together Republican officials, candidates, »»»

Tourist hub Coron reeling as passenger ferry fire leaves scores unaccounted for MANILA: At least five people have died and 87 remain unaccounted for after a passenger ferry caught fire off Coron, Palawan, as rescuers raced Thursday to find survivors in one of the Philippines' most popular tourist d»»»

Iran leans on Houthis, Iraqi militias as Hezbollah and Hamas emerge weakened Dubai: Iran is reshaping its network of armed allies across the Middle East, increasingly relying on groups in Iraq and Yemen after Hamas and Hezbollah suffered major losses — and there are signs that these forces are now »»»

Iran widens maritime ‘prohibited zone’ as clash with US sends oil above $100 Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as it announced an expansion of a "no-go" zone outside the strategic waterway it has blockaded for months. The fresh»»»

Switzerland: Two workers were killed Wednesday following an explosion described as a "serious workplace accident" at a hydroelectric power plant in southern Switzerland, local authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in the small village of Piotta shortly »»»

From gaming scams to deepfakes, online risks now follow children into the classroom Back-to-school used to mean new stationery, lunchboxes and backpacks. Today, it includes mobile phones, school-issued laptops, tablets, and a dashboard full of educational apps. While these digital tools unlock lear»»»

Putin eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine: Trump Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but argued that deep personal animosity between Putin»»»

EU candidate countries should cut ties US President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement as they conflict with Brussels’ long-term interests, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has said. Speaking at a Centre for European Policy Studies event in Brussels on Tuesday, Kos warned that prospective »»»

Head of Dubai Opera on how she keeps Dubai’s most adaptable stage magical after a decade Dubai: "Our calendar for the 2026–2027 season is looking pretty full!” That’s Lara Ewing with a bright, proud smile as the UAE's iconic cultural landmark Dubai Opera prepares to celebrate its 10th year of exist»»»

Harare: Zimbabwe's tourism sector experienced strong growth in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp increase from the 5 million visitors recorded during the same period last year with tourist arrivals rising to 6.4 million, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Officially opening the 2026 S»»»

Bangkok: Thailand’s industrial confidence fell in August as surging production expenses, sluggish consumer demand, as well as widespread flooding and rainfall dampened manufacturing output across the country. The Thai industrial sentiment index dipped to 89.7 last month from 90.0 in July, as key co»»»

New satellite images show Iran expanding fortified underground site near Natanz Satellite imagery has revealed a significant increase in construction activity at Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried Iranian facility near Natanz that has attracted growing attention from US and Israeli intelligence offi»»»

Doha: A solemn United Nations session has paid rich tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, highlighting his role in transforming Qatar into a modern state and strengthening its position as a leading international partner in diplomacy, me»»»

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Donald Trump has lashed out at the press over coverage questioning where he was. This week, he said two firefighters carried him to safety near the US Steel Building right after the attacks, though he later said that he wasn’t at the World Trade Cent»»»

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Wednesday said the Iran-backed Houthis had launched fresh attacks on the kingdom's south, after the rebels launched an offensive seeking to control the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Adam Baron, Fellow at the New America Foundation, sa»»»

Oslo: A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from Moldova to Oslo was almost hit by a drone on Wednesday, said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Zelensky was traveling to Norway to attend the funeral of King Harald V. "His flight was almost hit by a drone when it was takin»»»

Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has been intensifying its activities in Benin since 2022. The country serves as a transit corridor between the areas of operation of the group, which is well established in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Two nature reserves have become logistical hubs for the jihadist fighter»»»

The EU on Wednesday said it was granting Spain 115 million euros ($130 million) in emergency aid to help bolster border security and assist returns after the massive migrant rush into the north African exclave. More than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory from Morocco on July 30 and 31 »»»

Paris, France: Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembele also starred as Paris Saint-Germain began their quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. Last year's Ballon d'Or winner Dembele had bagged a br»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, marked the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. Observed annually on September 9, the day highlights the urgent importance of safeguarding students, teachers, schools, u»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Guyana and Qatar are steadily transforming their friendly relations into a broader partnership built on mutual respect, economic cooperation and shared opportunities, Ambassador of Guyana to Qatar, HE Sarfraaz Ahmad Shahdood, said. He was addressing at a gala reception hosted b»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University’s (QU) Research and Innovation Sector organised the “Research and Innovation Day: Celebrating Excellence” event to explore new perspectives and directions that advance research and innovation. The event was attended by Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, president of QU, »»»

Khalid Tawalbeh Doha A multidisciplinary medical team from Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, is leading the medical contingent supporting the Qatari delegation at the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026”, which runs in Japan from September 19 to October 4. The 28-strong Qatari medi»»»

QNA Doha The Joint Committee for Selecting Candidates for Officer and Other Ranks in Military Entities, established under the Permanent Unified Committee for the Selection of Officer Candidates for Military Entities, is continuing its efforts to attract qualified Qatari women and provide opportunit»»»

QNA Doha Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Airways Abdullah Ali affirmed that the accumulated expertise and lessons learned from managing crises and major events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, formed the core foundation that enabled the carrier to efficiently and adeptly»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar and the Co-operative Republic of Guyana signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and technology. The MoU was signed on behalf of Qatar by Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, and on beha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its 6thPeadiatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2026) from October 29 to 31. PNC 2026 will be held in conjunction with the 3rd GCC Paediatric Neurology Conference.The three-day programme will cover the diagnosis and tr»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has issued guidelines for productive families in the State of Qatar, providing a comprehensive reference outlining registration pathways, available services and opportunities for families and owners of productive enterprises. The guideli»»»